How to pronounce "prologue"

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Phonetic Breakdown of "prologue"

Learn how to break down "prologue" into its phonetic components. Understanding syllables and phonetics helps with pronunciation, spelling, and language learning.

pro-logue
2 syllables

Standard Phonetic Pronunciation:

/ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ/
/ˈpɹoʊlɑɡ/
Phonetic representation based on standard dictionaries

IPA Phonetic Pronunciation:

P R OW1 L AA0 G
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Pronunciation Tips:

  • Stress the first syllable
  • Pay attention to vowel sounds
  • Practice each syllable separately

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Definition of "prologue"

Pronunciation: /ˈpɹəʊlɒɡ/

Noun

  • A speech or section used as an introduction, especially to a play or novel.
    Synonyms: forespeech
    Antonyms: epilogue
  • One who delivers a prologue.
  • A component of a computer program that prepares the computer to execute a routine.
  • An individual time trial before a stage race, used to determine which rider wears the leader's jersey on the first stage.

Verb

  • To introduce with a formal preface, or prologue.

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